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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

Edsurge

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Launches Sister Schools Program Across Four States and the Territory of Puerto Rico

eSchool News

The schools for the 2023-24 ALAS Sister Schools program are: Pair #1 Abelardo Martinez Otero School (high school) in Arecibo, Puerto Rico Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, Vermont Pair #2 Pablo Casals School (high school) in Bayamon, Puerto Rico Hanover Elementary School in S. For more information about ALAS, visit [link].

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces New Regional Directors

eSchool News

Rivera also serves as the Past President of the Board of Directors for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), a nonpartisan organization of public officials who head state departments of elementary and secondary education. For more information about ALAS, visit [link]. Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Director, Region 7 Southeast.

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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

A Look at (Re)Defining STEM (Re)Defining STEM is the first module in this professional development series. You’ll want to download the companion guide and take a look at the information covered in the course to see if it is right for you.

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Announces Recipients of its 2022-2023 Leadership Awards

eSchool News

The awards program honored 17 individuals for their extraordinary education advocacy and leadership. Latino National Principal of the Year – Carmen Vargas, Principal, Uriah Hill Elementary School, Peekskill City School District, NY. The 2022-2023 honorees are: ALAS Awards.

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9 Great Nonprofits to Support School Leaders

Tom Murray

The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington, DC–based national policy, practice, and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, particularly those who are traditionally underserved, graduate from high school ready for success in college, work, and citizenship. extra-state jurisdictions.

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Some Students Lose More Ground When School is Out

eSchool News

The research reveals important information about the degree to which being in school reduces achievement gaps and points to the importance of high-quality summer programming in supporting student success. Our research analysis revealed reasons for both optimism and concern. public schools.”. “We